This study evaluated a two-year Housing First program aimed at helping homeless Veterans in four Canadian cities transition into stable housing with coordinated support services. Of the 58 participants, reports of absolute homelessness dropped sharply within nine months, while use of emergency and health services also declined. Despite no improvement in quality-of-life scores, the program proved more cost-effective than traditional shelter beds and offered better access to essential supports, highlighting its promise as a scalable model.
Providing Housing Decreases Emergency Health Events and is More Cost Effective than Traditional Shelters
Jeff Graber
Source Title:
A Housing First evaluation project for homeless Veterans in Canada: Quantitative findings
Source Category:
Peer-Reviewed
Source Format:
Journal Article
Publication Title:
Journal of Military, Veteran & Family Health
Volume:
8
Issue:
1
Pages:
79-89
Publication Date:
November 19, 2021
Publisher:
University of Toronto Press
DOI:
10.3138/jmvfh-2020-0053
Accessed:
2025-07-12
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